Najm Hosain Syed

Najm Hosain Syed (born 1936) is a Pakistani writer. He has written poetry and plays in the Punjabi language as well as literary criticism on Punjabi literature in his Recurrent Patterns in Punjabi Poetry (1968).[1][2]

Early life and career

Najm Hosain Syed was born in 1936 in Batala, Punjab, British India and later moved to Lahore, Pakistan after the independence of Pakistan in 1947.[1][2] He received his master's degree in English from Forman Christian College, Lahore in 1958. For his career, he joined the Pakistan Civil Service and worked there until his retirement in 1995.[1] He was married to classical singer Samina Syed, who died in 2016.[3]

Najm Hosain Syed has mentored many writers and has been a source of guidance for many others interested in Punjabi literature. He has a reputation of being a shy person who does not like to leave his town, Lahore. He reportedly does not give interviews on television or radio. He chooses to publish his books with relatively less-known publishers.[1]

Major works

Najam Hussain Syed has written poetry, criticism and plays in Punjabi. He is considered pioneer of the modern Punjabi literature. His Major Works include:

  • Deewa Mundri (2010),
  • Gal Waar Di (2010)
  • Khyal Dukkad (2011)
  • Rang (2000)[1]
  • Khappay (1986) - Punjabi Adabi Markaz, Lahore[4][1]
  • Kafian (1976)[4]
  • Chandan Rukh Tay Vehda[2]
  • Kkyal keh Khayal
  • Takht Lahore
  • Alfo Pairni Di Vaar[5][1]
  • Bar di Var (1969)[1]
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References
  1. Zubair Ahmad. "Najm Hosain Syed: A Literary Profile" (PDF). (Punjab.global.ucsb.edu ) Journal of Punjab Studies, University of California Santa Barbara campus website. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  2. Randeep Singh (27 April 2014). "Modern Punjabi Poetry: Poetry from West Punjab". rspurewall.wordpress.com website. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  3. Ahmed, Shoaib (18 September 2016). "Najm Hosain Syed's wife passes away". DAWN (newspaper). Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  4. "West Punjabi Poetry: From Ustad Daman to Najm Hosain Syed". Academy of the Punjab in North America (APNA) website. Center for Sikh and Punjab Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara. 1 May 2006. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  5. "Najam Books List at Puncham.com". Archived from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
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